Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has led a delegation to Ejisu in the Ashanti Region for the One Week observation of former MP for Ejisu and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah.
The Ejisu MP passed away recently and the customary One Week observation was held in his hometown, Onwe.
Thousands of mourners from the Region stormed his hometown for the traditional remembrance which precedes the main funeral.
As news went round of Dr. Bawumia’s arrival, scores of people rushed to catch a glimpse of him leading him in a procession from the streets to the funeral ground amidst cheers.
Dr. Bawumia, accompanied by his wife, Samira, exchanged pleasantries with dignitaries including traditional rulers.
It turned emotional when the Vice President got to the dais reserved for the widow and family members of the deceased.
The Vice Preaident’s delegation included the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, NPP National Chairman, Stephen Ntim, NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah and a number of government appointees.
Source: Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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